December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theme for 2023 is “United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs
Another Year of The LAT: Is Time Standing Still?
Here’s what I said on a previous LAT stat blog:
“Not surprising, the LAT is not getting any faster. And, even more not surprising, the same insurers are still creating a lot of LAT disputes.”
That is still true.
As usual, here are some quick “take aways” before the actual stats:
Embracing the Radiance of Diwali: A Celebration of Light, Unity, and Renewal
Diwali, also known as Deepavali (pronounced dee-puh-vaa-lee), derives its name from the Sanskrit words “deepa”, meaning lamp or light, and “avali”, meaning a row.
Understanding Chronic Pain and the Problem of Evaluation
Everyone experiences pain. When you get a paper cut, for example, it hurts, and this is a normal response from your nervous system, which alerts you to the injury so that you can tend to it. This typical experience of pain is called acute pain.
The Joys and Perils Of E-Bikes
With electric bike (“E-Bike”) sales having boomed since the pandemic, people are heading out in droves to enjoy the benefits that come with these cost-effective alternatives to crowed public transit options. Despite the health and environmental benefits of riding e-bikes, there are some legal risks that come with these e-bikes both for e-bike riders themselves and other users of the road who are injured by …
Language Barriers and the SABS
The Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) has seen significant changes from 2003 to now. Lobbying efforts by the insurance industry has led to an appreciable reduction in the benefits available to injured claimants[1]. The fundamental issues with Ontario’s no-fault benefits system have never been properly addressed and we currently have a complex entitlement-based system, confusing eligibility criteria, which is difficult to navigate without representation. This was never meant to be the case
